Principal Engineer

SaaS scale-up and one of the fastest-growing tech companies in the North, developing accessible study software used by 100,000s of students at over 800 universities & colleges worldwide.
Leeds, UK
$74,000 - $94,000
Frontend
Principal Software Engineer
Hybrid
51 - 100 Employees
5+ years of experience
Education · Enterprise SaaS

Description For Principal Engineer

Glean is seeking a Principal Engineer to join their founding team for a new green-field product related to personal learning. This role will work as part of a small "Skunkworks" team, including a Product Manager and UX Designer, under the direct leadership of the Founder. The team will take ownership of the product and work semi-independently from the rest of the company.

Key responsibilities include:

  1. Designing and validating the platform's requirements
  2. Creating and launching a product users love
  3. Building a community of users, advocates, and contributors
  4. Developing value propositions for platform and education partners

The ideal candidate will have:

  • Deep and wide technical skillset
  • Expertise in Modern Front-End Technologies
  • Pragmatism and speed in decision-making
  • Strong focus on user experience
  • Ability to collaborate with CEO and Subject Matter Experts
  • Technical leadership experience
  • Innovative mindset
  • Strong communication skills

Experience required:

  • 5-7 years leading teams to take products from concept to launch
  • Passion for learning and knowledge management
  • Systems thinking and engineering innovation skills

Glean offers a competitive salary range of £74,000 - £94,000, depending on experience, along with numerous benefits including 33 days annual leave, EMI Share Options Scheme, flexible working hours, and more.

The company has a hybrid working model with an office in Leeds, but remote working within the UK is possible for those living more than 50 miles from the office.

Glean's mission is to challenge how the world thinks about learning, making it more accessible, productive, and purposeful for all learners. Join their values-driven team to be part of changing a million lives for the better.

Last updated 4 months ago

Responsibilities For Principal Engineer

  • Design and validate the design and requirements of the platform
  • Create and launch a product users love
  • Build a community of users, advocates, and contributors
  • Develop value propositions for platform and education partners
  • Lead technical excellence and growth within the engineering function
  • Collaborate closely with design teams to translate UX concepts into functional applications
  • Drive discovery to validate assumptions and ensure product meets user needs
  • Coach and mentor team members on best coding practices and architectural principles
  • Identify areas for process optimization and improve efficiency
  • Participate in relevant technical communities and events

Requirements For Principal Engineer

React
TypeScript
JavaScript
Python
Kotlin
  • 5-7 years leading teams to take products from concept to launch
  • Deep and wide technical skillset
  • Expertise in Modern Front-End Technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React)
  • Experience with Kotlin, TypeScript, Flutter/Dart, Python
  • Knowledge of cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP)
  • Strong ability to lead and mentor teams
  • Pragmatism and speed in decision-making
  • User and problem obsession
  • Collaboration skills with CEO and Subject Matter Experts
  • Low ego, strong backbone
  • Innovative mindset
  • Strong communication skills
  • Systems thinking skills
  • Engineering innovation experience

Benefits For Principal Engineer

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
Equity
Parental Leave
Education Budget
  • 33 days annual leave (Inclusive of bank holidays)
  • 3 gifted days off at Christmas
  • EMI Share Options Scheme
  • Generous individual learning and training allowance
  • Flexible hours
  • Full home working set up and collaborative office space
  • Free Leeds City Centre office parking
  • Nomad working policy with family travel insurance
  • Enhanced 26 weeks maternity and 4 weeks paternity (fully paid)
  • Health cash plan
  • 6% employer pension contribution

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